Leather coral need ID please

[Daryl]

Hi,

Can anyone ID below leather coral please? Thanks

 

[RiaanP]

look like pincushions.
But with pink base, not sure.

 

[Daryl]

look like pincushions.
But with pink base, not sure.

Thanks Riaanp,
Its purple base, the lighting make it looks like pink. I'm hoping to find the scientific name and know where its origin from. It must be stunning to see its colonies in the ocean.

 

[viper357]

Sarcophyton leather coral, aka Pin Cushion or Toadstool

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